The school will begin virtual public high school next year, where RSHS Principal Cory Satterfield explained they’ll be able to take classes they wouldn’t have before, because schools can’t afford to hire a teacher to teach a course with only four or five students.

“We just want to offer as many opportunities to our students as possible, and stretch the amount of courses they have available,” Satterfield said. “What better way, during tough economic times, can you get college credits for free? The UNC-G and RCC are both offering students high school and college credits, and most of these classes transfer to any school in North Carolina.

“Now, the Virtual Public High School will allow students to take classes that might not be offered otherwise. This is the way of the future. A lot of colleges are going to this, and why not be able to take the classes right here at Richmond Senior with a facilitator in the room to give students guidance.”

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